Famous people and celebrities who died in August 2018

This page is dedicated to commemorating the celebrities and famous people who passed away in August 2018. This month marked the loss of influential and beloved figures whose contributions spanned various fields and touched many lives. Explore our detailed list to remember and celebrate their enduring legacies and the remarkable impact they had on the world

• Aug. 5 Alan Rabinowitz

  American zoologist (b. 1953).

• Aug. 6 Margaret Heckler

  Prominent American politician who served as the 15th United States Secretary of Health and Human Services during the Reagan administration,...

• Aug. 6 Joël Robuchon

  Legendary French chef who revolutionized haute cuisine, named 'Chef of the Century' and awarded Meilleur Ouvrier de France for his...

• Aug. 6 Anya Krugovoy Silver

  American poet (b. 1968).

• Aug. 7 Stan Mikita

  Hockey Hall of Fame legend who played his entire 22-year career with the Chicago Blackhawks, considered one of the greatest centers in NHL...

• Aug. 7 M. Karunanidhi

  Indian politician, former tamil nadu chief minister and prominent leader of tamils (b. 1924).

• Aug. 8 Nicholas Bett

  Kenyan track and field athlete (b. 1990).

• Aug. 10 Fernando Llort

  Fernando Llort was a renowned Salvadoran artist known for his vibrant, childlike style and for teaching art as a means of economic...

• Aug. 11 Sir Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul

  Prize laureate for having united perceptive narrative and incorruptible scrutiny in works that compel us to see the presence of suppressed...

• Aug. 11 V S Naipaul

  h writer, nobel prize laureate (b. 1932).

• Aug. 13 Jim Neidhart

  Professional wrestler known as 'The Anvil', who was a prominent figure in professional wrestling until his death in 2018.

• Aug. 16 Aretha Franklin

  Aretha Franklin was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist often referred to as the 'Queen of Soul.' She was renowned for her powerful voice and incredible influence on the music industry, especially in the genres of soul, R&B, and gospel. [bio]

• Aug. 16 Wakako Yamauchi

  American-japanese writer (b. 1924).

• Aug. 16 Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  Indian prime minister (b. 1924).

• Aug. 18 Kofi Annan

  Ghanaian diplomat who served as UN Secretary-General from 1997 to 2006.

• Aug. 18 Kofi Atta Annan

  Prize laureate for their work for a better organized and more peaceful world.

• Aug. 20 Uri Avnery

  Israeli writer, politician and peace activist (b. 1923).

• Aug. 20 Jennifer Ramírez Rivero

  Venezuelan model (b. 1978).

• Aug. 21 Stefán Karl Stefánsson

  Stefán Karl Stefánsson was an Icelandic actor and singer best known for his role as Robbie Rotten in the children's TV series LazyTown.

• Aug. 22 Krishna Reddy

  Indian printmaker, sculptor and teacher (b. 1925).

• Aug. 22 Ed King

  American musician (b. 1949).

• Aug. 23 Thomas A. Steitz

  Prize laureate for studies of the structure and function of the ribosome.

• Aug. 25 John McCain

  John McCain was a distinguished American politician and military officer who served as a U.S.

• Aug. 26 Neil Simon

  Legendary American playwright and screenwriter who revolutionized comedy in theater and film.

• Aug. 29 James A. Mirrlees

  Prize laureate for their fundamental contributions to the economic theory of incentives under asymmetric information.

• Aug. 29 Paul Taylor

  Paul Taylor was an influential American choreographer known for his innovative modern dance compositions and significant contributions to...

• Aug. 31 Carole Shelley

  British-american actress (b. 1939).